AC Milan consider the Champions League to be the top priority and that is why the ownership and management are planning a couple of reinforcements in January, a report claims.
La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) writes that for the current owners, participating in the top European competition is a must for the budget, as well as a source of pride. They know the stadium is full on those great nights, and that the eyes of the world are watching.
Access to the round of 16 guarantees UEFA prize money of almost €10m, which would be added to the ticket revenues which can double the takings, for example in the first leg of the semi-final against Inter the box office brought €10.4m.
That would be a nice boost to the budget, especially in view of January when the club will try to intervene. The difficulties in the attack have convinced the club to bring forward the arrival of a striker who can guarantee goals.
Jonathan David is the name chosen, and the fact he has a contract expiring in 2025 and has struggled so far this season (2 goals in 12 Ligue 1 games, having scored 24 last season) has brought his asking price down to €40m or even lower from the original €60m.
There are numerous candidates for the defence too: Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal, Lloyd Kelly of Bournemouth – who however will probably not leave in January – and now Benoît Badiashile.
The 22-year-old cost Chelsea almost €40m two years ago but was injured for a long time in 2023 and now remains on the bench. Milan, who have also followed him in the past, are attentive and could try for a loan deal.
Yawn, we need Italians, not injury prone chelsea rejects and 1 trick ponies from ligue 1
Everyone at Chelsea is injury prone and considered rejects. But when they leave Chelsea they do their best.
Yes, none of those 2 got injured yet and missed matches in first 2 months…Right? Loan signing is ok, they can evaluate him like Tomori.
David, Conte and a 352 and we are golden. And if Leao is incapable of playing in 352 (as one of the ST) sell in summer
I’d say Giroud &Tomori (+ Pulisic if compared to Messias & Saelemaekers) have improved our team even if they’re rejects.
Chelsea have spent over £1bn in the last few years. They will have a lot of players that now dont have a place – very good players. If we can shop here, and Chelsea are not too greedy (and they havent been so far) we can get some really good deals.
Jesus Christ, this “rejects” talk… It’s called a “transfer.”
I’m sure 2 goals in 12 games doesn’t cost 40mil…
Why arent we buying Italians? We don’t need any more Chelsea rejects
LOL -agreed
Agreed as to @ACM1899’s comment. 40M for 2 goals….and unproven in Serie A???? LOLOLO. Pass for that kind of $$$